Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel Kay

573 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

In Under Heaven, Kay tells a story of honor and power, this time in a setting that evokes the dazzling Tang Dynasty of eighth-century China. In recognition of his service to the Emperor of Kitai, Shen Tai has been sent a mysterious and dangerous g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,100 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
reflective 54%
emotional 50%
mysterious 21%
sad 19%
tense 19%
challenging 17%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 13%
dark 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 22% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.08

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